OBITUARY.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 30, Issue 21, 15 March 1918, Page 3

OBITUARY.

HON. A. T. MAGINNITY.

The death is announced of the Hon. Andrew Thomas Maginnity, M.L.0., senior member of the legal firm of Maginnity, Sou, and Houlker, which took place at his residence Brougham street, Nelson, on Tuesday morning, from heart failure, after a short illness. It had been known since Sunday (says the “Colonist' ’ that Mr Maginnity was in a critical condition of health, and the regret felt at his serious indisposition was deepened when his death was announced. Ho had carried out his duties as a citizen in a public-spirited and withal kindly manner, and the hoisting of flags at half-mast was an outward mark of the respect and esteem in which he was held. Mr Maginnity was born at Wellington in 1849, of Irish parentage. His father came to New Zealand in 1847. After filling several Government positions, he was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand in 1886, and called to the bar in 1898. His long residence on the goldfields and his experience in the Warden’s Court made him well versed in mining procedure, and he was also well acquainted with the licensing laws. In 1914, Mr Maginnity, who was a strong supporter of the Eeform party, was called to the Legislative Council. He was appointed Chancellor of the Anglican diocese of Nelson in 1907, and held that position till his death. He was a member of the General Synod ; also.

The deceased leaves a widow, two sons, and four daughters. The sons are Mr A. C. Maginnity, solicitor, Nelson, and Mr L. W. Maginnity, chief clerk in the Lands and Deeds Office, Nelson.

MISS MAKSDEN.

We regret to announce the death of , Miss Marsden, which occurred at her residence, Brougham street, Nelson, on Tuesday evening (reports the “Colonist”)- Miss Marsden had been in illhealth for a considerable time, and her condition took a decided change for the worse some weeks ago, since then little hope of her recovery had been entertained. Miss Marsden was a native of Nelson, and lived at Stoke throughout the greater part of her life. During the pasj; f° w years she has been a resident of the city. Her main interest in public affairs centred in the Anglican Church, of which she was a devoted member and generous benefactress. The list of her gifts to the Church in this diocese is lengthy, among her more recent and notable benefactions being £6OOO for the endowment of the Bishopric of Nelson, £IOOO to the Marsden Centenary Fund, £SOOO to the Home Mission Fund, and a similar amount for endowing a curacy for the Cathedral parish. She was an active member of the Cathedral Flower Guild and the Cathedral Red Cross Sewing Party. Miss Marsden liberally assisted also various patriotic movements for which appeals have been made to the public during the war period, and was a member of the Red Cross General Committee, and a worker in connection with the Helping Hand Shop.

We remind our readers of the dance and euchre party to be held in the Town Hall and Library this (Friday) evening, in aid of the Y.M.C.A. “Red Triangle Day” appeal. A public reception to returned soldiers will bo held in the Town Hall next Tuesday evening on the same lines of the previous function. The ladies’ committee will be glad to receive the usual contributions of cooking.